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Matt Delly

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EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer at Grocery Outlet
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Matt Delly is a seasoned retail executive with over 20 years of experience who recently served as EVP, Chief Merchandising & Purchasing Officer at Grocery Outlet. His career includes leadership roles at Target, Total Wine & More, and 99 Cents Only Stores, driving significant growth in merchandising, pricing, and supply chain. He holds a BA in Management and Psychology from Saint Johns University.

He is a purpose-driven leader passionate about empowering teams and serving communities. This is demonstrated through his focus on tailoring retail experiences for local customers and his support for independent business operators. He blends strategic vision with a data-driven approach to make an impact.

Unique fact: While at 99 Cents Only Stores, he launched the “Deal Drops” campaign, which generated over $100 million in new revenue in a single year.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Retail Transformation
He has a track record of repositioning brands and leading turnarounds, such as successfully shifting a sales comp from -3% to +2% at 99 Cents Only Stores.
Private Label Innovation
He has built private label assortments from the ground up that drove significant profitability increases, including a 150 basis point margin gain at Total Wine & More.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Grocery Outlet
8-2024 - 6-2025
Consultant
Chedraui USA
3-2023 - 4-2024
Chief Merchandising Officer
99 Cents Only Stores
4-2021 - 3-2023
Sr. Vice President, Food & Beverages
99 Cents Only Stores
11-2018 - 4-2021
Vice President Of Merchandising- Wine
Total Wine & More
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Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Saint John's University
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